South African Peacekeepers Exit Congo as SADC Ends Mission
South Africa has begun the phased withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the second group of soldiers arriving […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Zambia Reaches Agreement for State Funeral of Former President Lungu
After nearly two weeks of uncertainty, Zambia has finalized arrangements for the funeral of former President Edgar Lungu, who passed away in South Africa 11 […]
Africa speaks out: calls for restraint as Iran-Israel conflict escalates
As tensions between Israel and Iran spiral following Israel’s massive Operation Rising Lion and Iran’s retaliatory Operation True Promise 3, African nations are raising their […]
Burundi’s Ruling Party Sweeps Parliament as Opposition Decries Death of Democracy
Burundi’s ruling CNDD-FDD party has claimed a sweeping victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, securing all 100 seats, a result that has sparked strong backlash […]
Funeral Feud Deepens in Zambia as Late President Lungu’s Family Rejects State Involvement
A heated dispute has erupted in Zambia over the funeral of former President Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa last week at the age […]
Massive Police Presence Silences “Take It Back” Protests on Nigeria’s Democracy Day
In Nigeria, a fresh wave of protests planned by the “Take It Back” movement to mark Democracy Day on Thursday, 12 June 2025, was thwarted […]
Death Toll Rises to 67 in Eastern Cape Floods as South Africa Grapples with Worst Natural Disaster in Years
South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province is reeling from catastrophic flooding that has now claimed at least 67 lives, Government officials confirmed on June 12. Ten […]
China Offers Tariff-Free Trade to Africa Amid Rising US Trade Tensions
China has announced on June 12 its readiness to scrap import tariffs on goods from all 53 African nations with which it maintains diplomatic ties. […]
Kenya’s President Denounces Police Brutality After Death of Blogger Sparks National Outcry
In a rare and pointed admission from the highest office on June 11, Kenyan President William Ruto has decried the death of 31-year-old blogger and […]
Deadly Downpour in Angola’s Uige Province Wreaks Havoc Amid Dry Season
Unseasonal heavy rains have claimed the lives of two children and caused widespread damage in Angola’s northern Uige province, leaving authorities and residents reeling from […]